A man has been charged with stealing a hot dog and multiple other food items from a supermarket.

Scott Vaughan, 35, has been charged with three counts of theft to the combined value of over £200.

It comes after three incidents involving an alleged shoplifter in March of this year where a Co-op supermarket in Fort Road, Newhaven was targeted.

PC Jocelyn Wilson said: "Your vigilance is crucial in helping us protect our neighbourhoods, and so we thank those for reporting, and encourage your continued reporting if you see anything suspicious or have concerns.

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"You can make a report to police online by using our reporting form, or by calling 101. In an emergency, always dial 999."

Vaughan, of Upper Valley Road in Newhaven, is charged with the theft of a hot dog roll, to the value of £1.50, on March 17.

He is also accused of stealing multiple food items on March 20 and March 26.

Vaughan was arrested on July 25 and charged on July 26. He has been bailed pending his next court appearance on August 30.